A person in Piaget's formal operational stage
A) can come up with general logical rules through internal reflection.
B) is able to use inductive reasoning for the first time.
C) can only "operate on reality."
D) has just learned that hypotheses must be confirmed by appropriate evidence.

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Piaget's formal operational stage is marked by the ability to form abstract concepts and to reason logically. Individuals in this stage are able to think abstractly, create hypotheses, and use deductive reasoning to solve problems. They are also able to generate general logical rules through internal reflection. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because individuals at this stage use deductive rather than inductive reasoning. Option C is incorrect because individuals at this stage can operate on hypothetical situations and abstract concepts as well as reality. Option D is incorrect because individuals in this stage typically have already developed an understanding of the importance of evidence in supporting hypotheses.

A Person in Piaget's Formal Operational Stage